Accountant salary in Minneapolis, MN
Median pay, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro
$86,500/year
about $41.59 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $73,900 – $110,290
Half of accountants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area earn more than $86,500 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $83,680, and ranks #13 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $61,940 | $29.78 |
| 25th | $73,900 | $35.53 |
| Median (50th) | $86,500 | $41.59 |
| 75th | $110,290 | $53.02 |
| 90th (top earners) | $145,710 | $70.05 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a accountant job in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $73,900 ($35.53/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $73,900 to $110,290 ($35.53 to $53.02/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $110,290 ($53.02/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A CPA license usually raises pay noticeably, and some employers support the exam with time off or fees.
- Busy season can mean long hours from January to April. Ask how overtime is handled for salaried roles.
- Public accounting and corporate (industry) roles often pay differently for similar titles.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. Occupation: Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.